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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 02, 1875
Page
9
In Parliament Mr Cross reported the Brighton Aquarium Company would open on Sundays only as a scientific institution with entry fees. A forthcoming court case will determine penalties and whether the aquarium may serve as an amusement venue.
A collage of curiosities includes a mother approving flogging with chloroform, a coffee grocer joke about beans, a discussion of complex chemical names, India rubber sidewalks trial, a domestic servant circle in a Welsh house, a dog named Minos performing arithmetic and photo matching, Conservative MP Hart Dyke's sock ailment from red striped socks, and a surnames misunderstanding sparked by a Spectator article with Mr Brown defending himself over a bridge cost.
A dispute over a Liverpool paper's facetious treatment of Mr Brown continues as he demands withdrawal. The Spectator denies making a charge or taking a position, noting Richard's couplet was reported widely but not endorsed.
Dr Hassall reports analysis of 18 tea samples showing universal adulteration with artificial colorings including Prussian blue turmeric and mineral powder. He cites samples from Hornimans at the docks as pure, contrasting the adulterated teas. Published February 19, 1874 by I Hassall M D.
Announcements for births marriages and deaths with names and dates. Gordon Matthews Stewart Craven Elliott Fordham Mursell listed with locations and ages where given. Entries include two marriages Wardale Bendall Griffith Smith Ware Hosgood and other family notices from May.
The notice promotes Hottoway's Pitts and Ointment to treat early cold symptoms such as back pains headaches and sore throat and warns of possible fevers lung inflammation if untreated. It also advertises Stedman Phillips Tonic Drops for children with debility rickets spinal disease wasting and other complaints with prices and a depot address in London. The text lists institutional skin disease clinics open evenings and notes free care for the needy.
A collection of small ads promotes glycerine throat lozenges from James Epps and Co at Threadneedle Street and Piccadilly, Mrs S. A. Allens Hair Restorer with depots in Southampton Row, Jupson's Dyes for fabrics, Kinahan's whiskey, and Hagan's Magnolia Balm beauty product all selling through chemists and perfumers in London.
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